A new art installation at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens fills the estate’s Lower East Terrace with rows of hand-dyed windsocks that rise in loose, fluid formation.
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Nathan Kurland Keeps on Struttin’
After 15 years behind the microphone as emcee of the King Mango Strut, longtime Grove activist and jokester Nathan Kurland trades the mic for the backseat of a convertible, honored this year as the parade’s grand marshal.
Miami’s Forever Bond Program: Sinkhole or Solution?
Miami’s new mayor has raised questions about the city’s $400-million Forever Bond program. Members of the Citizens’ Oversight Board who track program spending say the answers to those questions are hiding in plain sight.
A Proposed Facelift for Kirk Munroe Park
The City of Miami has partnered with a private developer to redesign Kirk Munroe Park, a popular after-school gathering spot in Center Grove for students. Parents hope the new design doesn’t result in a “stay-off-the-grass” vibe.
Sidewalk Café Fees Surge as Parking Revenue Falls for Grove BID
Outdoor dining fees outpaced projections during the last fiscal year, helping offset a steep drop in parking waivers — even as crowded sidewalks fuel public frustration in the Grove’s commercial core.
Christmas Wish List: A Sidewalk on South Bayshore
Residents say sidewalks near the Four Seasons Private Residences construction site have been closed for nearly two years, forcing pedestrians into traffic along South Bayshore Drive and raising questions about safety and the appropriation of public rights-of-way.
Grove Moms Build Community While Cutting Consumption
In Coconut Grove, sustainability doesn’t always look like policy or a protest. Sometimes it’s giving away baby formula or choosing a pre-owned Halloween costume instead of shopping for a new one.
Inside City Hall: Miami’s Growing $200K Club
City payroll data show 110 Miami employees now earn more than $200,000 a year — more than twice the number in 2023.
After Tragedies, Heightened Scrutiny for Youth Sailing
As more than 700 young sailors prepare for the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta next week, Coconut Grove’s sailing community faces lingering concerns about safety, crowded waterways and the challenge of protecting children on an increasingly busy Biscayne Bay.
Miami’s New Mayor Reports for Duty
Eileen Higgins took the oath of office on Thursday as the City of Miami’s first woman mayor, replacing outgoing Mayor Francis Suarez.
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